Nationhood Lab creates data journalism that explores how different regions of America have unique political, social, and cultural patterns. Using the 'American Nations' model, they analyze how regional cultures affect everything from voting patterns to health outcomes to economic mobility. Their research shows stark differences between regions - for example, some areas have almost no persistent poverty while others struggle significantly.
They study topics like excessive drinking patterns, COVID-19 vaccination rates, election results, and economic inequality across different American regional cultures. The lab partners with universities and research institutes to publish academic studies and create data visualizations that help people understand why different parts of America behave so differently. Their work covers everything from how Canadians vote to why some regions have better economic mobility than others.
They also survey Americans about democratic values like election integrity and book banning. This research helps explain the geographic patterns behind many of America's biggest challenges and political divisions.